Wind Star - Dreams of Tahiti
Wind Star joins Windstar's year-round French Polynesia program in 2027, sailing this week-long loop through the Society Islands under sail. After an overnight in Papeete the route threads the leeward islands - Raiatea, Tahaa's private motu, Bora Bora, and Huahine - before a final call in Moorea's volcanic bays.
Price Range
$$$$
Luxury
*Prices vary by cabin type, sailing date, and availability. Confirm rates with Windstar Cruises before booking.
Ship Details — Wind Star
View full Wind Star detailsYear Built
1986
Tonnage
5,703 GT
Passengers
148
Crew
90
Decks
7
Class
Sailing Yacht
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About the Ship
What Travelers Say About Wind Star
Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Wind Star sailing. Based on 150 discussions.
Wind Star is the original member of Windstar's sail-powered fleet, a four-masted, 148-guest motor-sail yacht whose computer-controlled canvas gives it a genuinely different feel from a conventional cruise ship. The vibe is casually elegant and low-key: no formal dress codes, no structured mega-ship programming, and a 'private sailing club' atmosphere where guests bond quickly. Repeat cruisers consistently single out the warm, name-remembering crew and the ability to slip into tiny Greek and Mediterranean harbors that big ships can't reach.
What People Love
- Genuine four-masted sails that deploy by computer control give a real yacht-sailing feel you can't get on a conventional cruise ship
- Intimate scale at just 148 guests means it never feels crowded and you avoid the 'herd of tourists' big-ship experience
- Standout personable service - crew learn guests' names within the first day or two and many cruisers rate the staff as the best they've encountered
Common Complaints
- The 1980s-built hull shows its age - several guests describe dated interiors and main dining rooms that feel like a 'retirement home'
- Inconsistent maintenance reported, including elevator outages lasting an entire cruise (and the ship is not friendly to limited-mobility guests)
- No balcony cabins at all, so even the nicer staterooms only offer ocean-view portholes/windows